What does the active cell represent in MS-Excel?

B. The currently selected rectangular box

A. The cell containing a formula

B. The currently selected rectangular box

C. The first cell of the worksheet

D. The cell with the highest value

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341.
Past Paper MCQ
The function in Excel is used to find the highest numerical value within a specified dataset.
Correct Answer: D. MAX
One-liner
The MAX function in Excel returns the largest numerical value from a given range of cells.
342.
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Which of the following zoom percentages is not available in MS Excel?
Correct Answer: C. 500%
One-liner
In MS Excel, the maximum available zoom percentage is 400%, so 500% is not available.
343.
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Which symbol is used to initiate a formula in Microsoft Excel?
Correct Answer: A. =
One-liner
In Microsoft Excel, every formula begins with the = (equals) symbol.
344.
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The basic unit in an Excel worksheet where you can enter data is called a _?
Correct Answer: C. Cell
One-liner
The basic unit in an Excel worksheet where data is entered is called a Cell.
345.
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In Excel, which pane is used for freezing rows and columns?
Correct Answer: A. Freeze Panes
One-liner
In Excel, the Freeze Panes feature is used to freeze rows and columns so they remain visible while scrolling.
346.
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Which elements can you selectively paste using the Paste Special command in MS Excel?
Correct Answer: D. All of these
One-liner
Using Paste Special in MS Excel, you can selectively paste All of these — formulas, formats, values, comments, validation, column widths, and more.
347.
Past Paper MCQ
What does the active cell represent in MS-Excel?
Correct Answer: B. The currently selected rectangular box
One-liner
The active cell in MS-Excel represents the currently selected rectangular box that is ready to receive data or a formula.
348.
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What is the default style applied to new data entered in a new MS Excel workbook?
Correct Answer: A. Normal
One-liner
The default cell style applied to new data entered in a new MS Excel workbook is Normal.
349.
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Where is the 'Go To' command located in MS Excel?
Correct Answer: C. Find menu
One-liner
The 'Go To' command in MS Excel is located in the Find menu (accessible via Home tab > Find & Select > Go To, or by pressing Ctrl+G / F5).
350.
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In Microsoft Excel, a template is a combination of different what?
Correct Answer: D. All of these
One-liner
In Microsoft Excel, a template is a combination of All of these — formulas, formatting, layout, data, and content.

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